INSTITUTIONS FOR JUVENILE OFFENDERS IN THE BALTIC (19TH AND EARLY 20TH CENTURY)

The article considers the peculiarities of formation and development of the institutions for juvenile offenders. The relevance of the study determined that a retrospective analysis allows to better understand contemporary problems, to identify patterns of development of theory and practice. The aim of the research is the analysis and generalization of experience of activities of these institutions. Methods: we used General scientific research methods such as analysis, synthesis, comparison. In the result of the study obtained new knowledge about the practice, education of juvenile offenders in the institutions of the Baltic in the XIX – early XX centuries. Conclusions: institutions for juvenile offenders developed in the Baltic in accordance with the General trends and characteristics typical of the culture and traditions of the region